Thompson Cancer Survival Center

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Facilities

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Patient & Family Services

M. D. Anderson
Physicians Network®
   Credentialed Physicians

Services
Diagnostic Services
Multidisciplinary Chest Clinic
 Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic
 Comprehensive Breast Center
 Cancer Outreach Services
 Genetic Counseling
 Chemotherapy
 Clinical Trials
 Radiation Therapy
 Laser Therapy
    Center of Excellence for Treatment
   of Barrett's Esophagus
Neurosurgery
 Stem Cell Transplant Program
Philanthropy
Buddy's Race Against Cancer
 Thompson Foundation
 The Fellowship Center

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Buddy's Race Against Cancer
November 15, 2009
3:00 pm Race Start
World's Fair Park

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Patient & Family Services

Support
Thompson offers social work assistance to help cancer patients and their families cope with cancer and its stressful effects on:

  • Family Relationships
  • Emotional needs
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief

The social worker can also help with referrals to community programs and financial needs (must meet eligibility guidelines):

  • Assistance with applications for Social Security Disability, SSI and Medicaid
  • Referrals to community agencies
  • Qualified patients may be provided with assistance with expenses of cancer treatment through Friends of the Cancer Center and other resources
  • Resources for transportation
  • Resources for prescription drugs

Nutrition Management
Our licensed dietician provides information on herbal supplements (do's and don'ts during treatment), nutritional management of treatment-related side effects, eating tips to enhance overall wellness, post-treatment nutrition and more.